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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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